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Live facial recognition to be used by police for fourth year at British Grand Prix as Northamptonshire gears up to welcome 500,000 visitors
Live facial recognition technology will be used by police for the fourth consecutive year at the British Grand Prix.
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In pictures and video: Northampton Carnival 2026 spreads joy and colour around town
Northampton Carnival 2026 took place on Saturday June 13, and it did not disappoint!
Northamptonshire farmer awarded MBE for championing British farming and family nutrition
A Northamptonshire farmer and social entrepreneur has been awarded an MBE in the King's Birthday Honours for her work supporting farming communities and promoting healthy eating.
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University of Northampton professor awarded OBE in King's Birthday Honours
A University of Northampton academic who has spent almost 50 years championing children's rights and welfare has been awarded an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours.
Plans for 850-home development near Northampton set for approval despite hundreds of objections
Plans to build a massive new housing development of up to 850 homes on the outskirts of Northampton are set to be approved by the council.
COURT ROUND-UP: 32 offenders involving drink driving, shoplifting, assaults, stalking, possession of drugs dealt with by Northampton magistrates
Local magistrates handed down sentences including jail terms, fines, unpaid work and more…
Jail for Burton Latimer drug dealer who boasted about his luxurious lifestyle
A 28-year-old Burton Latimer man, who boasted on social media of his luxurious lifestyle funded by the profits of supplying drugs in Northamptonshire, has been jailed.
Look inside stunning country home in Northampton village complete with 42 acres of land
A country home, complete with 42 acres of land, in a Northampton village, has been added to the market.
Landlords at Northamptonshire village pub make ‘difficult decision’ to close down
Landlords at a Northamptonshire village pub have made the ‘difficult decision’ to close down the venue.
VIDEO: Anglian Water responds after Northampton dog walker spots raw sewage flowing into River Nene
Anglian Water has issued a statement after a Northampton dog walker spotted raw sewage flowing into a stream connected to the River Nene.
We Mean Business: ‘I want to invest in the town centre and be part of bringing life back to it’
A passionate florist has shared that she wants to invest in the town centre, be part of bringing life back to it, and her belief that every business opening is a sign of that.
Plans to build 20 'high-quality' flats on land next to freemasons club in Northampton recommended for approval
Plans to build 20 flats on land next to a freemasons club in Northampton have been recommended for approval.
Young campaigners at Northampton primary school launch bid to clean up local area
Pupils at Vernon Terrace Primary School in Northampton are already making a difference in their local community after launching the school's new School Council.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
More than 1,500 Northamptonshire children to enjoy free day out at Wicksteed Park thanks to Rotary
More than 1,500 children from across Northamptonshire are set to enjoy a free day out at Wicksteed Park as part of the annual Rotary Children’s Fun Day.
Northamptonshire Police warn of 'zero-tolerance approach to using football as excuse to commit crime' as World Cup kicks off
"We will be taking a zero-tolerance approach to those who think they can use football as an excuse to commit crime and create disorder” – is the message from Northamptonshire Police as the World Cup kicks off.
People across Northamptonshire encouraged to contribute to Queen Elizabeth memorial project
People across Northamptonshire are being invited to share their memories of Queen Elizabeth II as part of a national project designed to preserve her legacy for future generations.
CCTV image released after incident of public disorder in Northampton Home Bargains store
A CCTV image has been released by police after an incident of public disorder in a Northampton Home Bargains store.
Travellers parked up in hidden spot in Northampton neighbourhood reportedly moved on by police and council
Travellers parked up in a hidden spot in a Northampton neighbourhood have reportedly been moved on by the authorities.
New toy and book banks launched at recycling centres across West Northamptonshire
Residents across West Northamptonshire can now donate unwanted books and toys at local household waste recycling centres as part of a new initiative aimed at reducing waste and increasing reuse.